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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold Caused By Costochondritis
Question:
Hello
I have a question I have had a cold since sat sneezing stuffing nose and lots of blowing my nose and sneezing ... can this cause my Costo to flare up as today I have pain in the upper chest in the middle that comes and goes and is also tender to touch should it be of a concern that it may b cardiac
Hello
I have a question I have had a cold since sat sneezing stuffing nose and lots of blowing my nose and sneezing ... can this cause my Costo to flare up as today I have pain in the upper chest in the middle that comes and goes and is also tender to touch should it be of a concern that it may b cardiac
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome back on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that costochondritis could be exacerbated by an infection of the upper respiratory ways, because it may be triggered from cough and sneezing.
All viral infections can lead to muscle pain and joint pain. From the other hand, as your symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the upper respiratory ways, they could also lead to complications like bronchitis or pleuritis.
But I would exclude any cardiac disorder related to this symptomatology.
So, relax and don't worry about it!
Do you have fever?
I recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the pain for some days.
If your symptoms persist, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a sinus X ray study for sinus infection
- complete blood count
- PCR, ESR.
Hope to have been helpful!
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome back on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that costochondritis could be exacerbated by an infection of the upper respiratory ways, because it may be triggered from cough and sneezing.
All viral infections can lead to muscle pain and joint pain. From the other hand, as your symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the upper respiratory ways, they could also lead to complications like bronchitis or pleuritis.
But I would exclude any cardiac disorder related to this symptomatology.
So, relax and don't worry about it!
Do you have fever?
I recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the pain for some days.
If your symptoms persist, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a sinus X ray study for sinus infection
- complete blood count
- PCR, ESR.
Hope to have been helpful!
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello
Thank you I didn't think it cardiac but wanted to check I have made an appt with my gp and am taking tylnol for pain I don't have a fever but do have the upper chest tenderness..
I thank you for your quick response as u have out my mind at ease
Thank u
Thank you I didn't think it cardiac but wanted to check I have made an appt with my gp and am taking tylnol for pain I don't have a fever but do have the upper chest tenderness..
I thank you for your quick response as u have out my mind at ease
Thank u
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any other questions whenever you need!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any other questions whenever you need!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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